What is Whiteness with Zaid Yahia PsychLib ep.14

Waht is Whiteness: A Conversation with Zaid Yaya

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Resistance is Fertile Podcast Universe where we host Zaid Yahya, cousin of Rammy Yahya, and delve into critical discussions about living in settler colonies, historical materialism, and the profound implications of cultural hegemony.

Zaid shares his insights on Palestinian identity, the impact of class and propaganda, and the importance of fostering solidarity beyond prescribed identities.

We explore the concept of 'free people of the world' as a foundational idea for building a counter-hegemonic movement that transcends race, religion, and nationality. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion on decolonization, solidarity, and the possibilities for a more inclusive and human-centric world.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:19 Living in a Settler Colony
03:22 Personal Background and Immigration
05:36 Cultural Hegemony and Identity
07:35 Whiteness and Social Constructs
09:41 Race, Ethnicity, and Solidarity
16:58 Cultural Decline and Economic Gain
24:38 Trumpism and American Exceptionalism
39:41 Religion and Settler Colonialism
46:00 Spirituality and Social Movements
47:26 The Role of Organization and Working-Class Struggle
48:59 Religion and Capitalism: A Complex Relationship
52:22 The Impact of Sectarian Identities
57:42 The Concept of Free People of the World
01:10:58 Challenges of Identity Politics and Class Solidarity
01:27:58 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions